16-Inch Clements St Water Line

The City of Gainesville, Texas (referenced in the attached construction documents but not explicitly named in the header jurisdictions) is requesting sealed electronic bids for installation of approximately 1,100 linear feet of 16-inch water main on Clements Street, with bids due July 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time via CivCast website. The project includes approximately 15 linear feet of 6-inch water main installation and abandonment of approximately 900 linear feet of existing 2-inch and 14-inch water main.

Bidders must be licensed as a general contractor under Texas law and must demonstrate experience completing at least five similar projects in Texas completed and in service after January 1, 2014. Successful bidders must perform at least 35 percent of contract work using their own equipment and personnel. Nonresident bidders must complete Texas Water Development Board Form 0459 regarding reciprocity and must underbid resident bidders by the applicable reciprocity amount — a material qualification constraint.

The water main installation specifies 16-inch C-900 DR-18 PVC pipe installed by open cut with surface restoration. The contract price is based on unit prices for line items in the bid form, with final cost determined by actual quantities measured during construction. Bidders must submit a 5 percent bid security as a certified or cashier's check or bid bond. Progress payments are made monthly at 95 percent of completed work and materials, increasing to 100 percent if work reaches 50 percent completion and remains satisfactory. Liquidated damages are $500 per day for failure to achieve substantial completion within the 180-calendar-day contract time (plus 30 additional days for final completion and payment readiness). The contract is contingent upon release of funds from the Texas Water Development Board. Performance and payment bonds are required, as are compliance with labor standards, OSHA regulations, and U.S. Iron and Steel requirements. No pre-bid conference was held. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.